The Artist’s Son,Paul
1886-1887
Meet Paul Cézanne’s son, looking rather unimpressed in his bowler hat and oversized blue jacket! Painted between 1886 and 1887, this portrait is a classic example of Post-Impressionism, where Cézanne traded perfect realism for bold, blocky brushstrokes and a focus on structure. Notice the painter’s palette hanging on the wall behind him and the canvas to the right—it’s a subtle nod to the family business, even if young Paul looks like he’d rather be anywhere else. Cézanne used his son as a model frequently because he was patient (and free!), capturing the quiet, sometimes awkward reality of family life rather than a glamorous pose.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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